unloading

Example Sentences

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“We clearly saw it unloading military cargo in Tartus.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

According to data from Kpler Marine Traffic, 11 container ships were docked in Jeddah on Thursday, with nine waiting, and an average wait of 36 hours before unloading compared to 17 hours the previous week.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

They can remain “capital light” and less levered since they are unloading large chunks of debt, often at a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Cleaning houses, working in a candle shop, babysitting, unloading trucks in a food terminal and finally the kitchen of local health food grocery the Turnip Truck, music was always in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He moved to the rear of the wagon and began unloading empty baskets from the bed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu